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Ivan the Info Van

Hello!

I would like to formally introduce myself as Tourism Langley’s Info-To-Go Van! I joined the team back in November and made my first official debut at the Aldergrove Christmas Light up Parade. I couldn’t have been more proud as my new owners dressed me up in lights to show off my amazing wrap. You may have also seen me out and about around Langley, as I am just starting to learn the ropes. Click here to learn more about my childhood.

I have to ask you a huge favour! I am missing the final piece to becoming a Tourism Langley team member – I don’t have a name yet! I need your help to give the team some great name suggestions for me! Simply put your suggestions below this post in the comments section. You will be entered to win a great night out, which includes two tickets to a National Lacrosse League Vancouver Stealth game at the Langley Events Centre and a $75 gift card to Milestones! What are you waiting for? The contest ends February 1st at 11:59pm!

If you’ve never heard of an info-to-go-van before, let me elaborate. I take the lovely staff of Tourism Langley around the Lower Mainland and Pacific Northwest, giving out information about Langley, the Fraser Valley and British Columbia! You may ask, how does that work? I will be attending events throughout the year from sporting events like the Langley Rivermen and Vancouver Stealth games to great agricultural events like the Fort Langley Cranberry Festival and the Langley Community Farmer’s Market. I am very excited to show off my lovely exterior along Highway 1 and beyond!

Sarah and Copa

I am just one part of the Ask Langley team. If you don’t already know, Ask Langley is the Visitor Services program for the Langley’s. You may have seen my sister Copa – the Cabana, around this summer at some of the great events Langley and Vancouver have to offer. Sarah, my driver, works really hard connecting with visitors and locals on our social media channels, at local and regional events and on the phone! If you want to ask her a question, feel free to fill out the Ask Langley form on our website. She is happy to answer any questions that you may have. The Ask Langley page is your go-to source for where you can find me, to download a variety of publications like Circle Farm Tour, Artisan Food & Wine Guide and the Langley map, along with our Shining Star Award section, where you can tell us your stories of excellent customer service in Langley! Check it out for yourself here.

I suggest “TC”. It works on many levels… Township & City… Town & Country (Langley has both elements)… Tourism & Community (in that it’s primary function is connecting the Tourism office to the community).

Early European settlement in the area was known as “Innes Corners” (after homesteader Adam Innes); in 1911, the area became known as “Langley Prairie”, part of the Township of Langley a.k.a. Langley Township since 1873. Owing to its more urban development and related needs (such as street lights), the City of Langley decided to separate and incorporate as a separate municipality on March 15, 1955.[1]

I think you should name it “Uncle Wheely” or “Uncle Wheely the info mobiley” (pronounced Mobe-ee-ly so it rhymes). Kinda country western like to feature the barn doors etc. And my Dad’s name is Willy and has a farm out here so it’s kinda sweet gesture. 😀

Cool paint job! And what an awesome idea as I know tons of people who still think Langley is a hick town full of cows. Horses and boredom. We’ve lived here 27 1/2 years and have watched it grow into the best community to live in! Or visit … If you don’t live here!

“IN PRODUCTION” (events are happening all over all the time in Langley from sports events, plays, farmers markets and of course, all the movies being produced here. So I think “IN PRODUCTION” covers it all nicely)